Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 J04 I Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 996387.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/29/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/20/2015
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/13/2015
Emphasis:
Substance: 0170
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/13/2015 | $0.00 | 05/29/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/20/2015 | $0.00 | 04/21/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): Inspections and tests were not performed on process equipment. a. The Andersons, Inc. located in Maumee, Ohio: On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure the stainless steel flex joints used on the anhydrous ammonia process piping were being inspected. b. The Andersons, Inc. located in Maumee, Ohio: On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure the Fisher back flow check valves located on the anhydrous ammonia process piping were being inspected. c. The Andersons, Inc. located in Maumee, Ohio: On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure the Fisher excessive flow valves located inside of the anhydrous ammonia storage tank were being inspected. d. The Andersons, Inc. located in Maumee, Ohio: On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure the Squibb Taylor "Snappy Joes" safety valves located on the discharge lines of the anhydrous ammonia storage tank were being inspected.